{"id":52430,"date":"2026-06-09T16:04:57","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T15:04:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/?post_type=prayerline&p=52430"},"modified":"2026-06-09T16:41:06","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T15:41:06","slug":"sowing-and-reaping","status":"publish","type":"prayerline","link":"https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/en\/prayerline\/sowing-and-reaping\/","title":{"rendered":"Sowing and Reaping"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Persistent invitations, shining eyes, and forgotten headphones. These are just some of the things God used to reach students during university Mission Weeks in this sensitive country in Eurasia<\/a>.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Despite ongoing restrictions and limits on receiving funds, the movement held evangelistic events across five cities in March and April. Here are glimpses of how God was at work \u2013 so often a reaping of what had already been sown.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Stirring Curiosity<\/strong> <\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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A year ago, when C* was invited to a \u201cLet\u2019s Talk\u201d outreach event, she declined. But this year she agreed to come \u2013 and brought two classmates, D&E. Afterwards, they messaged: \u201cIt was really cool and interesting… It was magical… We never expected something on this scale and with such an amazing atmosphere!\u201d. CD&E would now like to join a Gospel study group. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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K and S came for \u201cEnglish Club\u201d but decided to stay on for the talk that followed. Despite seeming distracted by their phones throughout, they spent over an hour discussing faith when it finished. K&S are open to studying the Gospel and are keeping in touch.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Deepening Interest<\/strong> <\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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R grew up in a non-religious family and was strongly opposed to God and Christianity. But at university, he became interested in the supernatural and even took part in some rituals. After watching the Mark Drama and attending an outreach picnic, R began attending weekly meetings. At Mission Week, he heard testimonies of how God works today and decided to pray for a sign. Shortly after, he sensed God\u2019s presence and love. R is seriously considering turning to Jesus \u2013 he\u2019s going to Gospel studies and \u201casking a million questions\u201d. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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P listened to a student from the mission team enthusiastically retelling the speaker\u2019s message for those who\u2019d missed it. What struck P was not the content but the student leader\u2019s shining eyes \u2013 her warm admiration for Jesus. P came back to other talks and went to Easter services. She\u2019s yet to form a firm opinion on God, but she wants to be with the group and learn more about Christ. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Finding Faith<\/strong> <\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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After an events week last year, M started occasionally going to church. A year on, at a Mission Week talk in a different city, she filled out a feedback slip to ask for a Bible. The next day, she left another slip indicating she wanted to accept Jesus into her heart. By the end of the week, a student leader had guided M in a prayer to receive Christ. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Scarred by a bad experience of Christianity, T wanted nothing to do with faith or the Bible. But she did agree to play a role in a section of the Mark Drama for Easter. One day after rehearsal, she left her headphones behind. When she came back for them, an outreach meeting was underway. But she stayed. And, surprised by the sense of connection she felt, T kept coming back. During Mission Week, she turned to Christ. She now loves talking with God and plans to join a discipleship group after her internship. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Pray<\/strong> <\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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